How big is your fuel tank?
The auxiliary fuel tank thread in the tow vehicle Forum got me to wondering what most folks have in their Class C's. When we bought our used 2012 Nexus Phantom 23P the dealer said we had 40 gallons which is pretty much the standard tank size on an E350 Ford chassis. I thought that would be fine anticipating 9 to 10 mpg. The gauge and my first couple of trips to the pumps left me more than a little confused, especially when it showed one quarter of tank but took 41 gallons. :S
A little research on the Ford website disclosed that the 55 gallon tank was an option on the 2011 Chassis and happily the original owners went for it. Cruising at 55 to 60 we consistently see 10 mpg both on the Scan Gauge and at the pumps. Sure is nice to know we can go 500 miles and still have a little left. When gas is ridiculously high, vs just plain high, I'll either put 10 gallons in or just keep going. It's nice to have options and we have saved serious dollars with the Gas Buddy App (you do have the Gas Buddy App, right?) and our large tank.
I am curious what the E450's, and others, come with and how that translates into range with the larger heavier rigs (many of which have Toads). :h Also what is your comfort level as to when to take on more fuel? I try to never get below one quarter of a tank as the generator won't run on less than that but if out on the interstate where I know fuel is available and the cost (Gas Buddy again), I'll take it lower.
Folks are frequently seeking advice on what to look for when shopping for a C and this issue rarely is mentioned. For what it's worth, and based on our very positive experience I would put fuel tank size up near the top of the list especially if long trips are contemplated and X2 if you will be pulling a Toad. :C
A little research on the Ford website disclosed that the 55 gallon tank was an option on the 2011 Chassis and happily the original owners went for it. Cruising at 55 to 60 we consistently see 10 mpg both on the Scan Gauge and at the pumps. Sure is nice to know we can go 500 miles and still have a little left. When gas is ridiculously high, vs just plain high, I'll either put 10 gallons in or just keep going. It's nice to have options and we have saved serious dollars with the Gas Buddy App (you do have the Gas Buddy App, right?) and our large tank.
I am curious what the E450's, and others, come with and how that translates into range with the larger heavier rigs (many of which have Toads). :h Also what is your comfort level as to when to take on more fuel? I try to never get below one quarter of a tank as the generator won't run on less than that but if out on the interstate where I know fuel is available and the cost (Gas Buddy again), I'll take it lower.
Folks are frequently seeking advice on what to look for when shopping for a C and this issue rarely is mentioned. For what it's worth, and based on our very positive experience I would put fuel tank size up near the top of the list especially if long trips are contemplated and X2 if you will be pulling a Toad. :C
